Thursday, January 10, 2013

Super Easy Painted Valentine Rocks

I have a super easy Valentine craft to share with you that is both inexpensive and something that the entire family can join in on.





I started out with several decorative rocks from the dollar store. (The same type of rocks that I used in my terrarium here.)  I tried to pick the longest, flattest, smoothest rocks for this project.  I also grabbed a couple contrasting colors of craft paint.

 
 
 
First, I gave the rocks several coats of white paint; letting them completely dry between coats.  Then, using mini alphabet stamps and the dark gray craft paint I lightly brushed the stamps with paint, tested them on scrap paper and stamped some Valentine words. 
 

 
 
 
I chose Love, Hug, Heart, Kiss and Hope.


 



 

 
 
I'm not totally ready to start decorating for Valentine's Day yet, but at least I have a jump start on my crafts. I have a feeling I will be sharing many more in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned!



 
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21 comments:

  1. What a sweet idea with so many possibilities. You look much too young to remember pet rocks...but I think you just created something better...love rocks! Melinda

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  2. this is such a sweet idea! i love it! :)

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  3. These are really cute and seem easy to make. I've got some flat, smooth stones in the yard that would be great for this. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Super Cute. Pinning and sharing! Stop over, Here's what I posted to Common Ground:)
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  5. I love this idea! I'm going to pass this on to my friend who does crafts with the young girls from church. They'll enjoy it. Thanks for sharing!

    Warmly, Michelle
    Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust

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  6. These are absolutely adorable, so sweet and charming and so subtle. I really love them. Pinned :)

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  7. Such fun. I painted rocks with my great aunt when a little girl.
    Great craft idea for kids.
    Michele

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  8. Sometimes the simplest things are the cutest!! What a great idea ;)

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  9. Thanks for sharing this cute idea at Simple & Sweet Fridays. I love super easy projects!

    Jody

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  10. These are sooooo beautiful!! I was just looking at a bowl I have in my living room the other day and was wondering what I could put in it, since I put away my pinecones for Christmas - these painted stones would be perfect! You are so clever to add the stamped Valentine message - great idea for a 'year round look'!! Would you mind sharing your creativity at my linky party - It's Party Time? My readers would love your DIY! Tx! Have a super week! http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/01/its-party-time-1-13-2013-linky-party.html

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  11. You have a wonderful blog!! I'm your newest follower from the “52 Mantels” blog hop - this is my blog if you wanted to follow back: godsgrowinggarden.com
    Thanks
    Angie

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  12. That's so sweet Angela. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday

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  13. So cute Angela! Thanks for joining the party. I love this idea :)

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  14. VERY CUTE! Thanks for sharing that idea with us. I saw your post over at StoneGable blog party.

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  15. These little rocks are adorable. I love them. Very clever idea. Thanks for sharing with the party.

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  16. Love, love this idea! Very pretty!

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  17. GREAT idea and super easy! Thanks! Please come link it up at our new Pinterest party: http://mummydeals.org/pinteresting/

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